Why are nations racing to buy weapons?
Global military spending is at all-time high, increasing in all five geographical regions for the first time since 2009.
Global military spending is at all-time high, increasing in all five geographical regions for the first time since 2009.
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Britain is cutting taxes for workers again ahead of elections.
The US economy is remarkably strong. But, borrowing costs are high and many Americans can’t afford to buy a home.
Farmers in different parts of the world are protesting against economic and climate policies.
India’s economy is shifting away from agriculture to manufacturing.
Moody’s has lowered Israel’s credit rating for the first time and forecast a negative outlook for the economy.
The US economy is on a tear, and it has pulled far ahead of the rest of the world.
Chinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets.
Houthi rebels have attacked vessels transporting goods through Bab al-Mandeb strait that they say are linked to Israel.
A hundred days on, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is deepening. The war cost to the Israeli economy is enormous.
Millions will be hoping for a drop in inflation. The wars in Gaza and Ukraine will also determine economic trends.